A new study has identified a scent receptor in mosquitoes that helps them sniff out and avoid trace amounts of pyrethrum, a plant extract used for centuries to repel biting insects. These findings ...

For 10 years, Boyd Huneycutt was bitten repeatedly by mosquitoes while doing in his outdoor lighting work. Sick of itching and scratching, he’s now made a business out of erasing pests. Huneycutt is ...

It’s official, North Texas: mosquito season is upon us. Whether you plan on hanging out on your apartment balcony or lounging by a backyard pool, it’s time to secure your own insect-free zone. Try ...

Ever wanted to machine-gun every mosquito in your yard? Or at least the last one that bit you? A four-year-old Raleigh company called MosquitoNix is providing one answer for area residents intent on ...

Expect a bumper crop of mosquitoes this year following a mild winter and recent rains. According to John Shellhorn, chief of Jacksonville's Mosquito Control Division, the call center has already ...

As one of the worst West Nile virus seasons in Montgomery County in recent years winds down, mosquito control has evolved into a growing niche business for local entrepreneurs and pest control ...